Another SnowSock recommendation

snellfish · 11-23-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

Take a look on eBay. There are loads of snow socks. Some Goodyear ones too in various sizes about £48.

cant see any that will fit 225/40/18 or 255/35/18

also they have been discontinued by goodyear so maybe they aint that good?

G82Dude · 11-23-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by snellfish

cant see any that will fit 225/40/18 or 255/35/18

also they have been discontinued by goodyear so maybe they aint that good?

You didn't look too closely then! 225/40/18 255/35/18

Can't comment on them being discontinued. There are others though. Just type in "snow sock 255 18" "snow sock 225 18" in the search?!?

snellfish · 11-23-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

You didn't look too closely then! 225/40/18 255/35/18

Can't comment on them being discontinued. There are others though. Just type in "snow sock 255 18" "snow sock 225 18" in the search?!?

cheers

Cocktails · 11-23-2010, 12:30 PM

Just ordered a set of flea bay... My road has a dangerous incline of 1:1000000000 and my wifes Z4 never moved in the snow last year so my auto 335d will be worse still i suspect! Hope they work... I'm in Herts so no snow yet but it will be!!!

G82Dude · 11-23-2010, 12:57 PM

Should be on commission!!!

Captain SlowCoach · 11-23-2010, 03:59 PM

<Puts Tin hat and Flack Jacket on>

Guys - you have a £30,000 plus car . . . and you are trusting it to be controlled by a £45 pair of socks. You are asking for 300 (or what ever) horses to grip on to snow via a pair of what are basically underpants . . .

Dont be silly - just buy a set of tyres and be safe.

There are reasons why folk in Europe don't allow cars with a pair of knickers fitted to their wheels drive up mountains.

I can imagine how an insurance co is going to react to a claim when they find out . . .

<Takes off Tin hat and Flack Jacket and puts flame proof suit on . . >

Captain SC

mjh93sa · 11-23-2010, 04:52 PM

Or.....

<Puts Tin hat and Flack Jacket on>

Guys - you have a £30,000 plus car . . . and you won't even shell out £45 on a pair of socks. You are asking for 300 (or what ever) horses to grip on to snow via a pair of what are totally unsuitable tyres.

Dont be silly - just buy a set and stick in the boot as a get out of jail card (and a second set to steer with)..

There are reasons why folk in Europe don't allow cars with summer tyres fitted to their wheels drive up mountains.

I can imagine how an insurance co is going to react to a claim when they find out . . .

<Takes off Tin hat and Flack Jacket and puts flame proof suit on . . >

Nobody is going to claim that these are the answer to winter. But as an answer to the 3 or 4 days of snow that we've had in the last couple of years they mean that you can get to and from the roads that have been ploughed and gritted they do a great job.

Whilst they have not been approved for use in place of chains, a number have been TUV rated to at least ensure their safety. Let us also not forget that the tight clearances of many cars prevents the use of chains.

I'd also look to getting some new underpants Cap'n as if they are that rough you're going to get a nasty rash!

However, when all's said and done the car is sitting on winter tyres now.

Cocktails · 11-23-2010, 04:55 PM

captain, whilst i accept ur idea i have only just got my car and it it 4 years old but has 3 brand new RFT's on 18's.....I would love winter tyres but i want 19's (225m).... My plan was to muck thru this years 1 or 2 days snow with a set of underpants. ;-)
I will save up for summer for a set of 19" 225m and then a set of winter tyres for my 18" 225m?'s

Any better ideas gratefully received.....

G82Dude · 11-23-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain SlowCoach

There are reasons why folk in Europe don't allow cars with a pair of knickers fitted to their wheels drive up mountains.

Well, they're not designed for mountain driving or indeed excessive speeds or distances, and luckily Norfolk is quite short on mountains. Or indeed hills.

However, the council permanently untreated close I live in has a 5mm drop from the top to the bottom and that is enough to defeat my "£30,000+" motor car, when £500 (or maybe even £45) Fiestas traverse it with ease. £45 seems a lot cheaper than 4 winter wheels/tyres that will get a week's use a year to get me 150m to the main road (and back)! And you can store the socks in your car a lot easier too.

PS I did quite like the knicker analogy though!

willhollin · 11-24-2010, 03:39 AM

Remember the winter tyres are optimised for cold weather conditions, not just snow. So running summer tyres through the winter period will increase braking distance and also affect handling.

snellfish · 11-24-2010, 06:40 AM

i dont think anyone is trying to say these are an alternative to getting winter tyres, but for those of us you cant afford or justify getting winter tyres with the amount/lack of snow we get in areas like London then these are a very good piece of kit to have in your boot in case you get stuck.

Dizzle · 11-24-2010, 12:47 PM

Waiting on the delivery for my motor but does anyone know what code is required for the 18 193M's

G82Dude · 11-24-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzle

Waiting on the delivery for my motor but does anyone know what code is required for the 18 193M's

What code do you mean?

Dizzle · 11-24-2010, 02:21 PM

well each AutoSock has its own product code dependant on wheel dimensions, I've no idea what the standard wheel size is yet as I dont have the car

G82Dude · 11-24-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzle

well each AutoSock has its own product code dependant on wheel dimensions, I've no idea what the standard wheel size is yet as I dont have the car

Ahhh, cannot comment on Autosocks, but in my post #24 above, link to Goodyear socks on eBay for 255/35/18 which are 193M's [rear] size.

Tis in the BMW brochure though (or on the BMW website).

EddieL · 11-24-2010, 06:44 PM

Are the goodyear ones on fleabay considered as good as the weisssock ones? Are they all much the same quality or is there a marked difference?

I have a set of winter wheels ( Renault Clio

) but my wife uses this mostly and I think the socks might be a solution if I get caught out away from home.

The car will never need to drive more than 8 mile on them.

G82Dude · 11-24-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieL

Are the goodyear ones on fleabay considered as good as the weisssock ones? Are they all much the same quality or is there a marked difference?

The car will never need to drive more than 8 mile on them.

No idea tbh! Google reviews? Would have thought that 8 miles was quite a distance in any snow sock?

EddieL · 11-24-2010, 07:26 PM

Probably being a bit lazy with the 8ml. Thats the distance from my work to home. The worst case scenario I can think of. 6ml of that will be a trunk road so may get away with 1ml either end of the journey if I was caught out.

I tried google before posting and doesn't give much. Just people obviously saying they are not as good as chains in the ski resorts and such.

Thanks for the quick reply.

wayne71 · 11-25-2010, 02:22 AM

I've opted for socks after seriously considering winter tyres. The most I have to drive is 9 miles to work and last year in my E46 the only problem was the 200 yards from my house to the main road. I don't think I'll be keeping the 335D long enough to justify spending ££££ on new wheels and winters and I flatly refuse to put steels on it. I was going to just put winters on my current wheels I'm not sure tyres are meant to be taken off/put on every few months (it cant do them any good?).

I'll see how things go, I've been a BMW owner for 6 years now and the only time I've been stuck was last winter which I'm hoping was just a one off.

Dizzle · 11-25-2010, 05:46 AM

Just had a look at these goodyear ones, saw on an auction (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOODYEAR-CAR-S...item2eaa62f0a8)

Quote:

Q: Hi I have a 56 plate 3 series M sport 320d, my tyre size is as follows, 255/35 ZR18 94W I couldn't find these on you list. Let me know If you have them, thanks 24-Nov-10
A: we do have in the size that you want but we are out of these printed in the Goodyear livery. Goodyear no longer commission these socks. We can supply the same sock with the European Fix and Go livery at a reduced price of £47.40 including delivery, Kind regards Pauline

Think 'Pauline' is refering to these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Pair...item588aac6316
Certainly a lot cheaper wonder if they are as good?

snellfish · 11-25-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzle

Just had a look at these goodyear ones, saw on an auction (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOODYEAR-CAR-S...item2eaa62f0a8)

Think 'Pauline' is refering to these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Pair...item588aac6316
Certainly a lot cheaper wonder if they are as good?

they are exactly the same just dont have the goodyear name and price

G82Dude · 11-25-2010, 07:10 AM

Man, I should definitely be on commission. Can I have a free pair please, Pauline?

(255/35/18)

Wonder if we could organise a group buy?

11-23-2010, 12:30 PM	#26
Cocktails Cocktails 5 Rep 145 Posts Drives: E90 335d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 [0.00] 2006 E90 335d m Sport [0.00]	Just ordered a set of flea bay... My road has a dangerous incline of 1:1000000000 and my wifes Z4 never moved in the snow last year so my auto 335d will be worse still i suspect! Hope they work... I'm in Herts so no snow yet but it will be!!!
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11-23-2010, 03:59 PM	#28
Captain SlowCoach Private 1 Rep 50 Posts Drives: LCI 330d Touring Manual Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leamington Spa UK iTrader: (0)	<Puts Tin hat and Flack Jacket on> Guys - you have a £30,000 plus car . . . and you are trusting it to be controlled by a £45 pair of socks. You are asking for 300 (or what ever) horses to grip on to snow via a pair of what are basically underpants . . . Dont be silly - just buy a set of tyres and be safe. There are reasons why folk in Europe don't allow cars with a pair of knickers fitted to their wheels drive up mountains. I can imagine how an insurance co is going to react to a claim when they find out . . . <Takes off Tin hat and Flack Jacket and puts flame proof suit on . . > Captain SC __________________ 330d Touring and Caterham 7 HPC
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mjh93sa Major General 150 Rep 5,080 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [10.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [5.50]	Or..... <Puts Tin hat and Flack Jacket on> Guys - you have a £30,000 plus car . . . and you won't even shell out £45 on a pair of socks. You are asking for 300 (or what ever) horses to grip on to snow via a pair of what are totally unsuitable tyres. Dont be silly - just buy a set and stick in the boot as a get out of jail card (and a second set to steer with).. There are reasons why folk in Europe don't allow cars with summer tyres fitted to their wheels drive up mountains. I can imagine how an insurance co is going to react to a claim when they find out . . . <Takes off Tin hat and Flack Jacket and puts flame proof suit on . . > Nobody is going to claim that these are the answer to winter. But as an answer to the 3 or 4 days of snow that we've had in the last couple of years they mean that you can get to and from the roads that have been ploughed and gritted they do a great job. Whilst they have not been approved for use in place of chains, a number have been TUV rated to at least ensure their safety. Let us also not forget that the tight clearances of many cars prevents the use of chains. I'd also look to getting some new underpants Cap'n as if they are that rough you're going to get a nasty rash! However, when all's said and done the car is sitting on winter tyres now. __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d
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Cocktails Cocktails 5 Rep 145 Posts Drives: E90 335d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 [0.00] 2006 E90 335d m Sport [0.00]	captain, whilst i accept ur idea i have only just got my car and it it 4 years old but has 3 brand new RFT's on 18's.....I would love winter tyres but i want 19's (225m).... My plan was to muck thru this years 1 or 2 days snow with a set of underpants. ;-) I will save up for summer for a set of 19" 225m and then a set of winter tyres for my 18" 225m?'s Any better ideas gratefully received.....
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11-24-2010, 06:40 AM	#33
snellfish We Fear No Foe 0 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: london iTrader: (0)	i dont think anyone is trying to say these are an alternative to getting winter tyres, but for those of us you cant afford or justify getting winter tyres with the amount/lack of snow we get in areas like London then these are a very good piece of kit to have in your boot in case you get stuck.
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11-24-2010, 12:47 PM	#34
Dizzle Major 57 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Waiting on the delivery for my motor but does anyone know what code is required for the 18 193M's
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Dizzle Major 57 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	well each AutoSock has its own product code dependant on wheel dimensions, I've no idea what the standard wheel size is yet as I dont have the car
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11-24-2010, 06:44 PM	#38
EddieL Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Are the goodyear ones on fleabay considered as good as the weisssock ones? Are they all much the same quality or is there a marked difference? I have a set of winter wheels ( Renault Clio ) but my wife uses this mostly and I think the socks might be a solution if I get caught out away from home. The car will never need to drive more than 8 mile on them. __________________ AW 320i M Sport\|18" 193M\|Black Dakota\|Sat Nav\|Loudspeaker System\|Sun Protection + Grey Shade\|Heated Seats\|Visibility Package\|
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11-24-2010, 07:26 PM	#40
EddieL Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Probably being a bit lazy with the 8ml. Thats the distance from my work to home. The worst case scenario I can think of. 6ml of that will be a trunk road so may get away with 1ml either end of the journey if I was caught out. I tried google before posting and doesn't give much. Just people obviously saying they are not as good as chains in the ski resorts and such. Thanks for the quick reply. __________________ AW 320i M Sport\|18" 193M\|Black Dakota\|Sat Nav\|Loudspeaker System\|Sun Protection + Grey Shade\|Heated Seats\|Visibility Package\|
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11-25-2010, 02:22 AM	#41
wayne71 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I've opted for socks after seriously considering winter tyres. The most I have to drive is 9 miles to work and last year in my E46 the only problem was the 200 yards from my house to the main road. I don't think I'll be keeping the 335D long enough to justify spending ££££ on new wheels and winters and I flatly refuse to put steels on it. I was going to just put winters on my current wheels I'm not sure tyres are meant to be taken off/put on every few months (it cant do them any good?). I'll see how things go, I've been a BMW owner for 6 years now and the only time I've been stuck was last winter which I'm hoping was just a one off.
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11-25-2010, 07:10 AM	#44
G82Dude - 294 Rep 2,612 Posts Drives: M4CMxD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Man, I should definitely be on commission. Can I have a free pair please, Pauline? (255/35/18) Wonder if we could organise a group buy?
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